Comparison Of The Effect Of Breast Milk And Sodium Bicarbonate Solution For Oral Care In Infants With Tracheal Intubation After Cardiothoracic Surgery

Background: This study aimed to explore the effect of breast milk and sodium bicarbonate solution used in oral care of infants with tracheal intubation after cardiothoracic surgery.Methods: A randomized clinical controlled trial was conducted in a provincial hospital in China. Fifty infantile patients were randomly divided into two groups: the patients in the study group (n = 25) used breast milk for oral care and the patients in the control group (n = 25) used sodium bicarbonate solution for oral care. The relevant clinical data were recorded, including the mechanical ventilation duration, length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay, length of hospital stay, and complications.Results: The length of ICU stay, length of hospital stay, and duration of mechanical ventilation were shorter in the study group, but the difference was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). However, the incidence of thrush and ventilator-associated pulmonary infection in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group (p < 0.05).Conclusion: The use of breast milk for oral care has a positive effect on the prevention of thrush and ventilator-associated pulmonary infection in infants with tracheal intubation after cardiothoracic surgery.